You never know what could happen when you walk into a room. For instance, take Michelle Buser’s story. One day during her freshman year the desk of Buser’s roommate was scattered with study abroad pamphlets. She had never planned on studying abroad, but she looked through them on a whim. A year and a half […]
Miguel Banuelos-Garcia was a bit nervous to tell his family he was going to college. A first generation student, Banuelos-Garcia didn’t tell his parents until the night of his high school graduation. He had applied, been accepted, and familiarized himself with the university system on his own with the help of friends and mentors. “I […]
Friday, August 18. Clark C142. 9:30 a.m. Communication Studies Ram Welcome. Dr. Elizabeth Williams and Dr. Greg Dickinson were ready and waiting. A bounty of swag – fresh out of the box CMST fidget spinners, CMST Euro stickers, College of Liberal Arts travel mugs, and CLA notebooks – was arranged on desks. Right on time, […]
By Lindsay McNeish In spring semester 2017, Dr. Elinor Light taught SPCM 347: Visual Communication, an upper division course that teaches communication studies majors to become competent visual communicators. “Understanding the influence of visual communication is important because we are so visually focused,” says Dr. Light. “Understanding how to decipher that communication and think […]
By Lindsay McNeish I had the chance to sit down recently with Aaliyah Pete, an incredibly humble athlete and Communication Studies major. Pete’s had a successful track career during her time at CSU. Her main event is shotput, but also throws discus and indoor weight. In fact, Pete is one of the most winningest female […]
It’s not too late to spend your summer in Rome! The 2017 Communication in Rome study abroad summer program has everything from cuisine to culture. There is something for everyone to love, learn and explore in Italy. But don’t wait! The deadline to apply is Feb. 15, 2017. Earn up to six Communication Studies credits […]
First things first, why CSU? I came here for student council camp when I was a sophomore in high school. Everything just clicked for me here. I really like the atmosphere, all the resources we have and it was just ‘it’ for me. It’s the only college I applied to and going here has only […]
A program that gives CSU students real-world experience facilitating group discussions on difficult community issues celebrated its 10th anniversary this week. CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation marked its first decade at a Nov. 30 reception in the Lory Student Center attended by prominent guests such as Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell and state Sen. John […]
By Lindsay McNeish Senior Laura Buser graduates next spring with a world of experiences under her belt. As a communication studies major and honors program student, Buser has worked for SLiCE as an involvement advisor, been a student associate with the Center for Public Deliberation, participated in marching band, studied abroad in Italy, and gone […]
Where are you from? I am from Evergreen, Colorado. What Brought you to CSU? CSU is absolutely a family school for me. I am a third generation ram – my grandfather, both my parents, and both my sisters went to CSU – so it’s really just in my blood! Tell us about your undergraduate career. […]
